Need s&w .38 spl recommendations

[trailblazer02]

good morning all:

i just traded away my S&W .38spl airweight & want to replace it with another .38spl.

i traded it because i did not like taking it to the range..it killed my hand, & that's without the +P loads.

can you folks recommend another S&W? i need to buy used for pricing.

a NEW ruger SP101 .357 would run about $450.00, but i need to stay under $400.00.

i want a 3" bbl & a shiny finish, not black or blue..

should i be looking for a model 64 or others?

thank you in advance,
trailblazer

 

[ronnie gore]

airweight

the airweight guns are strictly for carrying, i have a titanium 342 and it is terrible to shoot. just shoot it once in awhile and get something larger to take to the range.

 

[Zebulon]

Yes Sir....a 3" 64 should serve you well, and they're plentiful and right in your price range.....Zebulon

 

[Road Rat]

Model 10, 4 inch, heavy barrel. They can be picked up at gun shows for under $300. Almost no recoil. Great trigger.

 

[duckloads]

I enjoy my M15-4 nickle plated snubby. I put some rubber Houge grips on it.

 

[trailblazer02]

one more question...what's the difference between a S&W 64 & a 60?

 

[WC145]

A 64 is bigger, a 6 shot K-frame, probably 10oz or so heavier too.

BTW, how's things in Hickory? I used to live in Morganton, moved to Maine in 2000. I sure miss the food down home!

 

[Cruiser RN]

Hi if you are looking for a snub nosed 38 cal that is a pleasure to shoot get a Model 640 in 357 magnum.This way you can shoot 38's and 38 +p's till the cows come home and go up to 357 mag if the mood strikes you.....Mike

 

[Black_Sheep]

With decent grips any steel or stainless steel j-frame has enough heft to soak up some of the recoil. I prefer shooting .38's through my Model 60 but finding one for $400 will be a challenge. Road Rat's recommendation of a Model 10 is a good one, if you wan't shiny look for one with a nickel finish. They have a reputation for being great shooters, both of the K-frame .38's in my arsenel are a pleasure to shoot.

 

[trailblazer02]

A 64 is bigger, a 6 shot K-frame, probably 10oz or so heavier too.

BTW, how's things in Hickory? I used to live in Morganton, moved to Maine in 2000. I sure miss the food down home!

funny you mentioned food. i'm from rochester ny & i can't wait to get back THERE for the food. i just can't warm up to all this BBQ stuff.

thanx for the info on the .38s...i really kinda wish i had kept it, but a was offered a gun with more value as an even trade, so, i traded it.

not sure exactly what i'm going to do...i may just buy a new SP101 & shop for some used S&Ws after i get the holes in my arsenal filled in., my wish list is longer, & now that i'm retired, there is too much month left at the end of my money.
trailblazer

 

[allglock]

you should be able to find a good used 3" SP101 for under $400. Thats what I would get.

 

[trailblazer02]

you should be able to find a good used 3" SP101 for under $400. Thats what I would get.

we have a gun show coming up this weekend..a dealer from whom i've bought in the past had a new SP101 for $440.00 at the last show.

if he has them again i might do that.

thanx,
trailblazer

 

[sw44spl]

yep a 3 inch model 64

 

[Big Lou]

2" or 3" model(s) 10, 13, 15, 64, 65 square or round butt frame would work just perfect IMHO.

Plenty of great ammo combo's & solid as a rock.

Good Luck!

 

[enfield]

It's possible to find 3" Model 65's for under $400.

For example, http://www.allans-armory.com/aaresult.php?PageId=58

 

[Amend2]

I found a 3" M65 last year for $375. The M60 can be found with a 3" barrel. As Cruiser RN said, the M640 (stainless steel, 2" .357) is a good alternative.